BMW’s 8 Series Convertible Is Like a Bentley for $100,000 Less
It’s got a wide array of enticing upgrades on a platform that’s already pretty near perfect.
In an April online review, I called the 2019 BMW M850i a “unicorn.” In my test of the hardtop coupe, which marks a resurrection of the defunct-since-the-’90s line of 8 Series BMWs, I found a handsome chariot that checked a lot of boxes. It’s zippy, sprinting to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and hitting a top speed of 155. Plus, it sports an excellent infotainment system and a blissful amount of storage. It’s comparable to the beefy Bentley Continental GT but about $100,000 less expensive. The review caught fire on our website, probably because summer was nearing and people were dreaming about driving for fun. It got me thinking, What’s even more fun than a unicorn?
Here’s what: A unicorn with a retractable soft top.